Peggy Chirico ~ Hartford & Tolland County Real Estate Blog

The Home Show Is This Weekend at the XL Center, Hartford CT ~ FREE Admission

This weekend, January 13, 14, and 15, is the Home Show at the XL Center, One Civic Center Plaza, Hartford CT.

What a perfect weekend to break up the dreariness of winter and start planning some great home improvement projects for the spring!  Admission is FREE!

The Home Show has exhibitors in every home improvement category including:

• Doors and Windows
• Kitchens and Baths
• Lighting
• Gardens and Landscaping
• Roofing and Siding
• Flooring
• Hot Tubs and Pools
• Decks and Fences
• Sunrooms
• And much more!

Here is a chance to see demonstrations, ask questions about your home improvement projects, and collect the information for making decisions about your projects.  There are also food and drink vendors so you can stay all day if you want to.

The hours of the Home Show are:

• Friday - 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Sunday - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wine Tasting at Adams Mill Restaurant, Manchester CT

Manchester Wine and Liquors' January wine tasting will be held on Monday, January 23, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at Adams Mill Restaurant in Manchester CT. 

Each month, a wine region is showcased and this month's wine region is Spain.  The wine tasting includes a presentation about the region, the wines, and the winemakers.

The wines to be tasted are:

Gran Gesta Brut Reserva  ........................................... $11.99

Legado Munoz Tempranillo ..........................................$10.99

Vina Alarba Old Vine Grenache   .................................. $ 9.99

Cueto Seleccion   ........................................................$16.99

Orballo Albarino   ....................................................... $17.99

Merum Monastrell   .................................................... $ 9.99

Lealtanza Dominio de Heredia  ................................... $11.99

Felix Callejo Cuatro Meses  ........................................ $19.99

Finca Munoz Old Vines Tempranillo ..............................$34.99

The wine tastings are fun, informative, and open to anyone in the Wine Club.  If you are not a member, you can become a member by calling Manchester Wine and Liquors at 860-649-4750.  Each member can bring one guest.

Seating is limited, so you must register by phone (860-649-4750) or by email at mwl@snet.net.  Only those registered will be allowed in.  The wine tasting costs $6 per person, but if you buy at least six bottles from the tasting, you will be refunded the $6.  In addition, the wines are usually discounted by the case (and you can mix cases).  Information will be on the tasting sheets.

In addition, Manchester Wine and Liquors has a raffle at the end of the wine tasting which adds to the fun. So if you are looking to learn about new wines, try a few (along with some cheese and bread), and spice up the wintry month of January, call to register.

All profits of the evening are donated to a charity and this month's charity is Bandit's Place Animal Shelter of New Hartford CT (501c-3).  A fun evening, a good cause--what more could you want?

Do You Watch Antiques Roadshow?

In this popular show, people bring their items to be appraised by antique experts.  Sometimes, people bring in their treasures, which turn out to be junk, and sometimes they hit the jackpot, much to their surprise.  The experts give a brief history lesson of each piece and the rationale for its value.

Now is your chance to find if the stuff in your attic is trash or treasure!  Prudential Connecticut Realty's Vernon office is holding

ANTIQUES APPRAISAL NIGHT

Scott Liscomb of A Family Heirloom in Ellington CT will be on hand to appraise your items.  Bring in old coins, art, gold, silver, jewelry, military items, baseball cards, china, toys, dolls, stamps, and just about anything you might have in the attic. 

The event will be held at Prudential Connecticut Realty's office at 435 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT (in the Rein's Deli plaza) on November 3, 2011 (Thursday) from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Each item appraised is $5 or bring three items for $10!  All proceeds from the event will be donated to The Sunshine Kids, an organization dedicated to helping kids with cancer. 

The evening promises to be fun and informative--and all for a good cause.  And you just might learn that you have treasure in the attic!  For more information, call Prudential Connecticut Realty at 860-872-7777.

Fish Family Farm Day in Bolton CT

On Saturday, September 3, 2011, there will be plenty of fun at Fish Family Farm Day in Bolton CT.  From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., families can enjoy homemade ice cream sundaes made fresh at the farm from the Fish Family Farm Jersey cows that reside on over 200 acres.

In addition to the ice cream sundaes, there will be plenty of activities, including live music, hayrides, barn tours, animals, face painting, games, and a farmers' market.  There will also be over 50 booths selling crafts and other food items.

All proceeds will benefit The Lutz Children's Museum programs in Manchester CT.  The Lutz Children's Museum will be selling tickets for the event online and at the event.  Visit Lutz Children's Museum for information and for ordering tickets.

Saturday should be a wonderful day for the event, but in case of rain, the event will be moved to September 10, 2011. 

If you love ice cream or are looking for a great event to share with kids or just want to support the wonderful programming at The Lutz Children's Museum, plan on attending Fish Family Farm Day in Bolton CT on Saturday, September 3, 2011!  You will have a fantastic time.

For more information, call 860-643-0940 or visit Lutz Children's Museum.